shire350Z Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Standard sidelight bulbs look prity crap so went for some LED ones off ebay to match the xenons but they last for about a month and gone through a few sets now so tried some phillips 'blue' bulbs but they werent that different to the standard ones. Just wondered if anyone had found some decent bulbs that give the light blue look without being chavvy Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I had a set of 4 LED sidelight bulbs that lasted me 2 years. To replace them I've ordered some from eBay from the same guy that sells the LED foglight, for those that have done the rear cluster clear out. Not put them on yet, as i have only got them thru the post today and it's raining outside http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2pcs-501-W5W-Wide ... 1967306938 Quote
shire350Z Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 look very similar to what iv got but could give them a try Quote
BulletMagnet Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I bought two pairs, just in case, lol. I mean at 99p a pair, I ain't gonna grumble, lol Quote
shire350Z Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 no not at all buying them isnt the problem its fitting them as there a pain to get in Quote
clarkie34 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 I use these James,they have 5 separate led panels on them.Think I got them off eBay but can't remember from where. Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 (edited) I use the 5 LED type as-well. Got a set on ebay, one broke after 4 months but they replaced it free of charge. I have just got a set from autobulbs (same type) as I hoping they will last a bit longer. I think they look pretty good. Definitely more modern looking. I did my numberplate, interior and boot light at the same time. EDIT FOR REF - The front sidelights x2, rear Numberplate x2 and boot light x 1 are all the same type - w5w 501. The interior light requires 2 x 30mm festoon type bulbs. White LED is the way to go for the modern look, they are white with a tiny hint of blue. You can get them all cheap on ebay but they may not last too long. Not so bad with the easy to change bulbs but a pain with the sidelight bulbs. I would recommend Autobulbs direct for good quality items and if you PM a mod they will give you a discount code. Here you go; Sidelight - 2x http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-led-extreme-power-1.5w-360-degree-white-blue-red-amber.html Numberplate and boot - 3x http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-LED-Single-Assorted-colours.html Interior - 2x http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/269-4-led-festoon-bulbs-30mm.html Sorry about the crap phone pics. Edited January 26, 2013 by Sam Mcgoo Quote
clarkie34 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Come to think about it Autobulbs is where I got mine. Just found the link. http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-le ... e-red.html Quote
FUG Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 Are there any led bulbs with built in resistors? Or anyone got a link other then the ghastly gold ones on eBay. All the online shops seem to stock a canbus friendly over ride cable instead? Presumably this just gets rid of a cars error message instead of fixing the problem of blowing bulbs too soon Quote
FUG Posted January 19, 2013 Posted January 19, 2013 http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004V3BF9M/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1358615978&sr=8-1π=SL75 Would these be any good? Still pretty cheap but good reviews. Not the prettiest of bulbs but guess u don't see them that often when they are off Quote
Dblock Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Are there any led bulbs with built in resistors? Or anyone got a link other then the ghastly gold ones on eBay. All the online shops seem to stock a canbus friendly over ride cable instead? Presumably this just gets rid of a cars error message instead of fixing the problem of blowing bulbs too soon I'd get the massive ones as they are very bright. Might be able to find them a few p cheaper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-White-Error-Free-CANBUS-T10-W5W-501-194-13-SMD-5050-LED-Car-Side-Light-Bulb-/290682682274?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43ae09bba2 Quote
FUG Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Are there any led bulbs with built in resistors? Or anyone got a link other then the ghastly gold ones on eBay. All the online shops seem to stock a canbus friendly over ride cable instead? Presumably this just gets rid of a cars error message instead of fixing the problem of blowing bulbs too soon I'd get the massive ones as they are very bright. Might be able to find them a few p cheaper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-White-Error-Free-CANBUS-T10-W5W-501-194-13-SMD-5050-LED-Car-Side-Light-Bulb-/290682682274?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43ae09bba2 D block is this what you use? Any problems and how long have they lasted? I've been through two sets now on very short space of time and getting the arch liner out with taking wheel off is a pain in the arse to be doing regularly! Edited January 20, 2013 by FUG Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 As on my post above I got these www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-led-extreme-power-1.5w-360-degree-white-blue-red-amber.html They have been on for 2 years now with no problems. Quote
buster Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 i use these ones http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43ae09bba2 can report i ve had no problems with them and they are nice and bright. Quote
FUG Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Bulbs invented by dave ?! Lol Cheers for the links guys Quote
Dblock Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Are there any led bulbs with built in resistors? Or anyone got a link other then the ghastly gold ones on eBay. All the online shops seem to stock a canbus friendly over ride cable instead? Presumably this just gets rid of a cars error message instead of fixing the problem of blowing bulbs too soon I'd get the massive ones as they are very bright. Might be able to find them a few p cheaper http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-White-Error-Free-CANBUS-T10-W5W-501-194-13-SMD-5050-LED-Car-Side-Light-Bulb-/290682682274?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43ae09bba2 D block is this what you use? Any problems and how long have they lasted? I've been through two sets now on very short space of time and getting the arch liner out with taking wheel off is a pain in the arse to be doing regularly! These are the ones I use. Thsy have lasted for a good while in my car. On my dads car the 1 of them went after about 8-9months. Quote
jollyranchers Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) anyone got a link to some decent white led number plate bulbs ? Edited January 20, 2013 by jollyranchers Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 anyone got a link to some decent white led number plate bulbs ? See my post above. Quote
FUG Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 i use these ones http://www.ebay.co.u...=item43ae09bba2 can report i ve had no problems with them and they are nice and bright. Nice one, have purchased a pair of these will see how they hold up if not will get some from Autobulbs direct along with some other bits to hopefully get the free delivery! Delivery seems such a rip off when just getting a pair of sidelights! Quote
cs2000 Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Do you actually need those CANBUS bulbs for sidelights? Normally (as in, in my past experience) you only need those with indicators to fix the rapid flashing, bit not for sidelights. Quote
Dblock Posted January 22, 2013 Posted January 22, 2013 Not really. But the ones I like the one with lots of LEDs only come with the resistors. Quote
FUG Posted January 23, 2013 Posted January 23, 2013 Do you actually need those CANBUS bulbs for sidelights? Normally (as in, in my past experience) you only need those with indicators to fix the rapid flashing, bit not for sidelights. I got a pretty cheap set of led bulbs off eBay without resistors, as led type bulbs use less power to operate my car thought the bulbs had blown and so ceased to work if you got the resistors built in then you can't go wrong IMO Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted January 26, 2013 Posted January 26, 2013 My post on the first page edited to help those searching and PM'ing about LED lights - FOR REF - The front sidelights x2, rear Numberplate x2 and boot light x 1 are all the same type - w5w 501. The interior light requires 2 x 30mm festoon type bulbs. White LED is the way to go for the modern look, they are white with a tiny hint of blue. You can get them all cheap on ebay but they may not last too long. Not so bad with the easy to change bulbs but a pain with the sidelight bulbs. I would recommend Autobulbs direct for good quality items and if you PM a mod they will give you a discount code. Here you go; Sidelight - 2x http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-led-extreme-power-1.5w-360-degree-white-blue-red-amber.html Numberplate and boot - 3x http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/501-LED-Single-Assorted-colours.html Interior - 2x http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/269-4-led-festoon-bulbs-30mm.html 2 Quote
SteveW Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Picture of the white sidelight bulbs recommended by Sam. I think they are spot on! Quote
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